"IQ R.I.P.," including lecture, data, article, and response to criticism [restricted], 1989

The Muriel Lezak papers span the years 1943 to 2019, and consist of drafts of publications, lecture notes, correspondence, research data, neurological assessment tools, records of Dr. Lezak’s professional service, case files, photographs, negatives, and ephemera. The collection documents Dr. Lezak’s work concerning brain damage, including the emotional and social impact on the patient, impacts on the family, experiences of brain damage in conjunction with other health conditions, brain damage associated with sports, and patient rehabilitation. The collection may also be of use to those interested in the field of forensic neuropsychology, as it includes records of Dr. Lezak’s work as an expert witness in legal cases. Finally, researchers interested in Dr. Lezak herself will find ample evidence of her dedication to maintaining a work-life balance, including extensive travel with her husband, Sidney.

The “Publications” series is arranged alphabetically and spans the years 1964 to 2019. It includes drafts of publications, proofs, abstracts, lecture notes and slides, professional correspondence, and limited research data. The “Assessment tools” series is arranged alphabetically and spans the years 1943 to 2009. It contains neuropsychological assessment tools used by Dr. Lezak, including copies of frequently used materials, such as flash cards and testing sheets. The “Professional” series is arranged alphabetically and spans the years 1945 to 2018. It includes certificates, awards, school records, materials from Dr. Lezak’s time on the Committee on Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (of the Institute of Medicine, now the National Academy of Medicine), and records of several court cases in which Dr. Lezak worked to defend her professional reputation. The “Case files” series is arranged alphabetically and spans the years 1961 to 2017. It contains materials created during Dr. Lezak’s work as an expert witness, including handwritten notes, a recorded deposition depicting Dr. Lezak’s testimony, and patient assessment materials, including detailed reports of Dr. Lezak’s findings. Given the nature of these records, this entire series has restricted access and use. The “Travel” series is arranged chronologically and spans the years 1952 to 2006. It depicts Dr. Lezak’s extensive world travels, often to teach or consult. It includes photographs, negatives, correspondence, notes, and ephemera.